Snippets of my stitching life - making stuff with my stash!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Hi Peeps
The result of me doing a tidy up of my sewing room. I found a piece of a vintage quilt and HAD to stop and make something! You know the feeling, right, just pottering about?
Happy stitching!
Jenny C
This is wonderful, I love that you kept the integrity of the woman who made this.
Thank you, Marylou, it was lovely to work with her quilt.
Oh I LOVED this! Totally my thing too. Love the way you left the seam wonky. A treat xx
YOU might be aggravated by the thread coming out of the needle -- I'm in awe of how many times (and how quickly!) you put it back in!👍👍
Thanks, I think it’s my super power ! 😂😂😂😂
Loved the longer video!
Hi Donna, thanks but my videos will never be long, i don"t think!
Something wonderful to do with my stash of old quilt pieces. Thank you so much for showing us this. ❤
Thanks Meg, it's so lovely to work on these old bits of quilts.
Enjoy!
I really enjoyed this video….i never knew how to sew a shank button on with another button! Thank you!
Thank you!
I love this pouch….and your attitude as you’ve stitched it. 💖. I’m encouraged to make one from a very worn quilt that I have.
Ill think about the woman who made it…enjoy the process…and love the pouch. 💖💖💖
Thank you, Deb. Yes, we need to slow down and appreciate what we have acquired !!!
Love it!❤
Thanks, Sheila!
It is so good to see you. I even heard a few birds. I love your little pouch. It's perfect. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks, Judy! yes, there were a few birds out and about!
Jennifer I love your stitching and the familiar accent. ❣️
Hi Marci, where are you from ?
@@jenniferclouston7545 Centurion, Pretoria SA
Really fun to watch you work it out. It’s adorable! 💜💜💜
Thank you, once again!
I love seeing you do this process of making something else useful 💓It's my kind of thing too!
Not so much a process, as enjoying the fabrics 😁😁😁😁😁
Thank you so much for the inspiration! I rescue tattered quilts and other textiles when seen because it makes me think about the woman that spent so much time making it probably after long hours of housework and possibly in the garden or field. You utube is helping me see how to honor the work.
Thank you for this lovely comment.
xx
Love using this old piece of quilt! Thanks for sharing.
It's a pleasure!
Love your videos!!
Thank you so much!
I love that you shared the "filling" of the quilted piece that shows a use of clothing and not just wadding. To me, that shows an open-mindedness to using what's available to meet a need. Bravo to that sewist!
I agree with you, Lisa. “Start where you are and use what you have” is my policy too
Ahh, how I enjoyed that! Lovely thoughts on the quilt makers and the relaxed simplicity of this project. I have a few very old and ragged quilts which I’m now inspired to bring back into usefulness and can enjoy seeing them in my everyday life. Thank you ♥️
I love the relaxed way quilters did their thing in the 1930's and, yes, we must use up our bits of ragged quilts otherwise they will be lost again.
Wonderful video !!! Thank you for sharing 🪡🧵♥️
Pleasure, Lisa!
Love the pouch! Don't take this as critical, but this is my view of "adding" to it...
I would have taken the Suffolk puffs apart in rows. Then, added them along the left side to even the wonky edge and add some interest. I may have even added another row along the envelope edge. In my view, that's not taking away from the original work, but celebrating it more by using another piece that celebrates the utilitarianism of both techniques.
Thanks for sharing your antique finds! I love finding things like this, as well. Makes me wonder about the real life and times of the sewist. Sigh. I love history.
Not critical at all, Lisa. Simply different takes and a project. It worked out just fine for me. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Lovely. Sometimes simple is the best. 🥰
Yes, I agree, no need to put the kitchen sink on everything! 😆
I have several of these old quilt scraps, and I appreciate the inspiration to put them to good use! Thank you!
Hi Anne, yes, let's use up those bits otherwise they will be lost again!
watchng this, it looks like the jar of buttons I got rid of this year.
I use a matchstick or a toothpick between fabric and button to create a “shank” and then wrap it with thread to reinforce it.
That would work well too!
Size abone oldum ❤❤Türkiye 🇹🇷
Türkiye 🇹🇷 🌲⛅️👏🏻👏🏻👍
I have never seen anyone put the two buttons on like that. A great idea which I will use ❤ thankyou. I doubt this piece would have seen the light of day in my collection. I would want to trim it straight but not been able to cut it. I so appreciate your comments that's its OK to not make it "perfect".
Hi Sandy, the button idea came out of necessity really. I follow the principle of start where you are and use what you have!
Happy stitching!
Occasionally I want there to be more than a single thumbs up option. If that was available I would give this video 3 thumbs up. Thank you so much for your rich commentary and views of finishing this little gem.
Hi Jill, Thank you for the thumbs up!
It is beautiful! Love what you did, respecting the work of another stitcher/ quilter from the past! The lady would have been very happy! ❤
Thanks, Elizabeth, I hope she would be too!
.ove it
Thank you, Linda!
Thank Jennifer for this wonderful video. Sometimes simplicity is the best way to go.
It was a pleasure to make, Maureen. So relaxing
Very pretty Jennifer. I loved the outcome. The beauty was in the piece someone had already put love into. No need for extra fluff. You exhibited her work very nicely I think.
Thanks, Leigh. I agree, no extra fluff was needed!
Thank you for including me in part of your day. Lovely
It's a pleasure, Caroline.
Just love this beautiful pouch Jennifer. Yes, it does make you think of the lady who made it and no doubt loved it herself. Great video. Thank you 😊
Hi Christine, I so wish I knew more about the women who created these pieces!
I don't know Jennifer. But I think this has gotten more likes than anything so far.
You've given life to an orphan. ❤❤
I still love your embroidery. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And being real. Hugs.
I love seeing creation as it actually happens! Picking out and everything. Stitching something charming and useful is a lovely way to spend some time. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you! It was a fun 45 minutes of my day!
I think its blummin super .. it's a finish ❤
Hahahah, yes, Denny! more like procrastination!!!!
I appreciate that you kept to the Lady who made this. Beautiful thought and tribute.
Lovely way to use old quilts, I have a few so you’ve inspired me yet again!
Thanks, Dianne, i knew that i should continue to tidy the sewing room - but I couldn't help myself!
Love your way of thinking and your explanation. Thank you great video ❤
Love this Jennifer and love your evolving choices. And the stories stitched inti it by its initial creator and now by you. Loved seeing you enjoy yourself too. Wonderful accompaniment while I worked on my crazy huswif full of vintage goodies. Cheers, Christine 💙🧵🪡
Thank you, Christine!
I quite enjoyed hearing & seeing your process !!! Great little project & you have definitely inspired me to try a similar one !!! Thanks for this video, sewing is just so soothing & I love it ! 🪡🧵💙
Thank you so much, Susan, for your lovely comment!
Awesome 😍
Thanks, Pat!
Thank you Jennifer for your video. How lovely to see a vintage piece being used in such a sympathetic way. I loved the trick with the button, I would never have thought of that. I am seeing the old button tin contents in a new light. It may not have been as vocal but the bird song was still lovely. Glad you are recovering well albeit slowly from your surgery. Hopefully not long until you can swim again.
Hi Carol, I am swimming in the pool but as yet, I have not had a swim in the sea!!!!
Very inspiring. I never thought of making clutches on the small unfinished pieces that I also like to purchase. Thanks! You do beautiful work! 😃
Thank you, Susan!
Thank you, Jennifer, inspirational and gorgeous, as always!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for showing us that not everything needs to be embellished to billy-oh (much as I like that). This bag is refreshingly clean. And thanks also for the button lesson!
Thanks, Lynne! "Embellished to billy-oh" - I like this expression!
Love the history of this and your respect of what came before.sending love and light from England.xx🐝🐝
I wish I knew something about these quilt makers!!!
Love, love the darker clutch shown at 2:57. Looks like fabric from mens suits. Great job on that!! I have an old quilt that my grandmother made from mens suits in the early 1900's. Living at the seaside with fishing for an income, they did not waste anything! Have just discovered your channel and really enjoying! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much! Yes, it is men’s suiting.
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How fun. I have acquired some quilted with applique(sp?) large rectangles, but they are not finished with the applique or putting a binding or any embroidery. Sooo i am making my binding with different pieces of fabric that go with the original colors of the quilted rectangle. Its fun making my own binding & putting in my own embroidery & making sure the applique flowers & hearts are stitched down secure. Then i plan to use some for end table top covers & maybe my favorite one for a wall hanging from a dole rod. 🥰
This sounds interesting, I hope to see the end result!
Thank You for sharing your idea of using two buttons on your little bag ! I have been using some of my great grandmas old quilts . Using the two buttons together has really helped , when making a little bag for myself . I enjoy your flosstubes so much , l have all of your books . You are very talented ,thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas with all of us . Terri from California
Thank you for your lovely words, Terri, and for purchasing my books 🪡🐦⬛🪡🐦⬛
Greetings from Panama. Good tip about the wool wadding for needles. It's tropical here and rains half the year so everything gets rusty too. Great video right up my alley. Working on a personal linen quilt right now and going to look at more of your videos. Happy sewing.
Hi thank you for your comment!
Happy stitching!
Definitely up my alley and I think a lot of people actually like this kind of thing. Isn’t it kind of like Bohol which is in like crazy right now also, it’s kind of like shabby chic. Thank you for showing us your talents.
Hi Sandra, I am not sure what you mean by Bohol ?? Maybe a autocorrect!! I am assuming you mean Boro? 😄😄
Hi, I’m a new subscriber. I enjoyed your project so much! Thanks bunches from California.
Hi, thanking you for connecting with me and welcome!
Here in the United States we call the round pieces of fabric sewn together as Yo Yo’s in the quilting world.
Yes, in the UK they are called Suffolk Puffs 😊
I think it’s quite lovely just as you made it💕. Totally my kinda thing too. Thank you for sharing☺️
It's a pleasure, thank you for connecting with me.xx
The plain pink part would be lovely if you embroideried some daisy's or flowers...
Maybe, but I liked it plain. It had a calming feeling about it!
I really enjoyed this: I am glad to have stumbled upon your channel today. Thank you. x
Hi Nicola, thank you for connecting with me and welcome!
I love vintage items to rework as you have done! I feel like I’m giving them new life and letting the creators piece continue on its journey. Thank you for this video🩷
I so love working with pre-loved fabrics they seem to have a story to tell.
x
Love it! Your videos give me so much inspiration.
Thank you, Marilyn!
Beautiful - thank you so much for sharing your talent ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Sharon!
Love it. Many thanks for sharing. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx
It's a pleasure!
So very pretty! This is definitely my thing also!
Thanks, Cathie!
You could also sell your clutches at local bizzars or flea markets. 😉👍
Maybe, but it does not really interest me - i just love making stuff!!!!
Lovely video. Thank You Jennifer 🥰
Thank you, Jacqueline!
That was fun Jennifer - thanks. Several months ago you were working on a wool, hexagon purse(?) with lots of embroidery. I would love to see the finished project or whatever you have had time to work on. The wool was dark and the hexagons were large. Thanks again
I thought the purse shown a 2:51
was the one u r describing?
Sorry I have been out of the country to Dublin and Edinburgh. The purse I was asking about was definitely large, black/dark grey wool hexies - it was beautiful. The one you mention at 2:51 is not the same. Maybe Jennifer is still working on it.@@Kat-Knows
Love your button stash! I collect buttons, too! 😃
Love a jar of vintage buttons!
You are frisky today 😂 love it
Frisky????🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Delightful. 🌸🌺🌸🌺
thanks, Kim!
Lovely. Thank you
Thank you too!
Those are 30s prints
Yes, I thought so too!
Jenny where do you get that thread I have some but I need more and I can't find in nz ( the green ) I can order it thanks
Hi Denny
Kimz Sewing in Warana
❤ kimzsewing.com/
@@jenniferclouston7545 thanks heaps x
Wonderful 🎉❤🎉
Thank you, Laura!
Hello Jennifer, Thank you so much for taking us along with your process of using this ladies beautiful timeless piece of quilt. I love what you made it is so freeing not to have to put layers and layers on everything and thanks for showing me how to use that kind of button great idea. Bella from South Wales UK. Xx
Thank you, Bella. Yes, I agree, we don't need to add so much "stuff" to our work!
You doing you 😍
Hahaha, yes, it was simply a bit of relaxing stitching!
Done and Good!!👍 ❤
Hahaha, thanks, Betty!~
Love this!
Thank you, Cynthia!
I love it x
Thanks, Dianne!
Oh yes I love it too Jennifer, I’m going to get up and go make one. I was lucky enough to be gifted old quilt scraps from a couple of dear friends. Enjoy your day you inspire me!
ooooo! lucky you for being gifted old quilt treasures!
And we love having you Jenny ❤. 😊
I always am happy to see you. Great ideas using our quilt scraps.TFS🌴💕
Thank you, Annette!
Are you kidding the whole video is about putting one button and button loop waste of time for me
Please be my guest and do not watch then!
Remember it’s free - it’s not costing you a cent !